Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Spring Brochure

A SOUTH SAND RIDGE fpdcc.com *Registration required for events with asterisk. 708-868-0606 *Registration required for events with asterisk. 708.868.0606 Full Moon Owl Walk* Join us for an early morning stroll in search of owls followed by hot drinks to warm up. Sunday, Dec 15 • 6–7 am Cozy Crafting* Stay warm inside while making arts and crafts using natural materials. Light refreshments provided. Sunday, Dec 22 • 1–3 pm JANUARY Sit ‘N’ Sip: Winter Birds Drop in to see who is visiting our feeders and learn from a Sand Ridge bird nerd! Warm drinks and cookies provided. Saturday, Jan 11 • 8–10 am MLK Day of Service Stop by the nature center to participate in a self-led litter pick-up. Garbage bags and disposable gloves available. Monday, Jan 20 • 9 am–2 pm Winter Night Walk* Embrace the chilly weather with a brisk nighttime walk, then warm up with a hot beverage. Saturday, Jan 25 • 6–8 pm FEBRUARY Underground Railroad Self-Guided Walks Join us for self-guided historical walks throughout February for Black History Month. Underground Railroad Presentations Join us for presentations and guided walks about the Underground Railroad route connected to the Calumet Region during the mid-1800s. Saturday, Feb 22; Sunday, Feb 23, 10 am–3 pm Valentine’s Day Candlelight Walks* Celebrate love in its many forms with a candlelit walk and light refreshments. Families, friends and couples welcome. Fridays, Feb 7, 14 • 6–8:30 pm Build a Birdhouse* Make a wooden birdhouse for your yard! While supplies last. Ages 14 & up. Ages 14–17 w/adult. Saturday, Feb 15 • Noon–2 pm Image by Tina Ray 43 A SOUTH SAND RIDGE fpdcc.comc *Registration required for events with asterisk. 708-868-0606 *Registration required for events with asterisk. 708.868.0606 Full Moon Owl Walk* Join us for an early morning stroll in search of owls followed by hot drinks to warm up. Sunday, Dec 15 • 6–7 am Cozy Crafting* Stay warm inside while making arts and crafts using natural materials. Light refreshments provided. Sunday, Dec 22 • 1–3 pm JANUARY Sit ‘N’ Sip: Winter Birds Drop in to see who is visiting our feeders and learn from a Sand Ridge bird nerd! Warm drinks and cookies provided. Saturday, Jan 11 • 8–10 am MLK Day of Service Stop by the nature center to participate in a self-led litter pick-up. Garbage bags and disposable gloves available. Monday, Jan 20 • 9 am–2 pm Winter Night Walk* Embrace the chilly weather with a brisk nighttime walk, then warm up with a hot beverage. Saturday, Jan 25 • 6–8 pm FEBRUARY Underground Railroad Self-Guided Walks Join us for self-guided historical walks throughout February for Black History Month. Underground Railroad Presentations Join us for presentations and guided walks about the Underground Railroad route connected to the Calumet Region during the mid-1800s. Saturday, Feb 22; Sunday, Feb 23, 10 am–3 pm Valentine’s Day Candlelight Walks* Celebrate love in its many forms with a candlelit walk and light refreshments. Families, friends and couples welcome. Fridays, Feb 7, 14 • 6–8:30 pm Build a Birdhouse* Make a wooden birdhouse for your yard! While supplies last. Ages 14 & up. Ages 14–17 w/adult. Saturday, Feb 15 • Noon–2 pm Image by Tina Ray 43A SOUTH SAND RIDGE fpdcc. om *Registration required. To register and more information please call, 708.868.0606 MARCH Evening Walk & Night Sky Observation* Join us for an evening walk and telescope views of the night sky leading up to the following week’s total lunar eclipse. Friday, Mar 7 • 6–8 pm Tree Cookie Painting* Paint and enjoy the last scenes of winter befor spring arrives. Sunday, Mar 16 • Noon–2 pm APRIL Senior Walk & Sketch* Join us for a leisurely stroll through our trails while we sketch what we see. Geared towards seniors, open to 18 & up. Saturday, Apr 19 • 1–3 pm Make Your Own Se d Bomb Drop-in to celebrate Earth Day by making a see bomb. Learn a fun way to spread native plants to areas in need! Tuesday, Apr 22 • 10 am–3 pm Wildflower Walk* Wit ess the beauty of spring ephemerals before they’re gone! Sunday, Apr 27 • 1–2 pm MAY Fiber Arts Circle* Practice or learn fiber arts with others in a relaxing, natural environment. Open to beginners! Thursday, May 1 • 5:30–7:30 pm World Migratory Bird Day* Join us for activities dedicated to our feathered neighbors! Saturday, May 10 Bird Walk- 8 am Little Sit- 10:30 am Meet Our Birds- 1:30 pm Bird Craft- 2:30 pm Family Campout* Intro to camping for families. Includes meals, all camping gear and outdoor fun. Cost: $75/family (group up t 6). Registe at sandridge.naturecenter@cookcountyil. ov. Saturday, May 24–Sunday, May 25 Camp Shabbona Woods, 15810 S Torrence Ave, South Holland 2 3 1 4 300 feet Woodc ck Wa ch* Joi us for a dusk walk to look for the Ameri an woodcock and potentially witness their dramatic courtship flights. Saturday, Apr 12 • 5–7 pm 43